Memorial Day is May 25, 2026 — and flying your flag isn't just something you do, it's something that means something. Here are the best ways to set up a flag display at home that honors the day properly and looks great doing it.
1. The Full Residential Flagpole Setup
The most visible and meaningful display is a dedicated flagpole in your front yard. A 20 or 25 ft telescoping flagpole flying a 3x5 or 4x6 American flag is visible from the street, reads from a distance, and makes a statement your neighbors will notice.
The Phoenix Patriot Kit (from $1,197) includes the 20 ft pole, American flag, TelePatriot solar light, and gold eagle topper — everything for a complete Memorial Day display. The solar light means you can leave it lit all night without any wiring.
Remember: On Memorial Day, fly at half-staff from sunrise to noon, then full-staff noon to sunset.
2. The Two-Flag Memorial Display
Flying the American flag alongside a POW/MIA flag is one of the most moving Memorial Day displays you can set up. By law (Public Law 105-85), the POW/MIA flag may be flown on the same pole as the American flag — directly below it. Use the Freedom Ring Double Flag Harness ($49.97) to fly both on one telescoping pole with proper separation.
3. Historical Flag Display
This year — the 250th anniversary of American independence — flying a historical flag below the modern 50-star flag makes a powerful statement. Consider:
- The Betsy Ross 13-Star Flag ($39.00) — representing where America started
- The 15-Star Star-Spangled Banner ($74.99) — the flag that flew at Fort McHenry
4. The Lit Display
U.S. Flag Code allows your flag to fly 24 hours as long as it is properly illuminated. Keeping your flag lit through the night on Memorial Day is a powerful tribute. The TelePatriot Solar Light ($347.62) charges during the day and puts out 2,200 lumens — enough to fully illuminate a 4x6 flag.
5. The Porch or Wall Mount Display
No room for a yard flagpole? A wall-mounted outrigger works beautifully for Memorial Day. The Phoenix 6ft Outrigger Kit ($397.77) mounts to any exterior wall or porch column and includes a 3x5 American flag. Position it so the flag hangs clear of the wall and can fly freely in the breeze.
A Note on the Day
Whatever display you set up, take a moment on Memorial Day to actually stop and look at your flag. Remember what it represents. That's the point.
